The European Union is set to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas stating that Russia’s conditions for a ceasefire indicate that Moscow does not genuinely seek peace.
“We welcome the talks in Jeddah regarding the war in Ukraine, but now we must see if Russia is truly committed to peace. The conditions they have presented so far show otherwise. They are essentially demanding their war objectives as preconditions for a ceasefire,” Kallas said ahead of an EU foreign ministers’ meeting.
Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK is prepared to send thousands of troops to Ukraine as part of a long-term peacekeeping mission. The goal, according to Starmer, is to ensure a ceasefire and prevent further Russian aggression.
France, Turkey, Canada, and Australia are also involved in the plan, with other countries expected to contribute logistical and military support. According to The Times, military leaders from this coalition of willing nations will meet in London on Thursday to finalize details of troop deployments, which could reach up to 30,000 soldiers.
The developments come as Ukraine continues to bolster its defense capabilities, with President Volodymyr Zelensky recently confirming that a new long-range missile capable of striking Moscow has successfully passed testing.
